ISSC: ISSC launched at Essen Motor Show

The Essen Motor Show in Germany was the venue for the first public
appearance of the new ISSC car from Reynard. Drivers, teams and race fans
all visited the stand to see the car which will train the next generation of
Grand Prix drivers.
The car...

The Essen Motor Show in Germany was the venue for the first public
appearance of the new ISSC car from Reynard. Drivers, teams and race fans
all visited the stand to see the car which will train the next generation of
Grand Prix drivers.

The car is destined to run in a fully international European series in 2001
and will attract drivers from Formula 3 and other national racing
championships.

ISSC test driver Guy Smith was on hand to discuss the performance of the new
car with potential competitors. "It's great fun to drive" he told them. "As
we were testing on a wet track, it was easy to get the car sideways.
However, it was always completely predictable and easy to bring back onto
line. It is a long time since I drove a car with such neutral handling. I
can't wait to get back in the car and continue testing."

In addition to Guy, representatives from the car builders Reynard, parts
suppliers VIT-RTS and series organisers European Racing Organisation were on
the stand to discuss the ISSC with competitors.

Already, seven of the initial run of twenty cars are spoken for, and
organisers hope to release a list of involved teams soon.

the racing calendar, which is believed to include several grand-prix
circuits, will be released shortly after it has received FIA approval.